Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (IATA: YHZ · ICAO: CYHZ) is a large airport serving Halifax, Canada. It lies at 44.8808° N, 63.5086° W, 477 ft (145 m) above sea level.
Overview of Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Halifax in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YHZ and the ICAO code CYHZ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 477 ft (145 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being CFB Greenwood (YZX) about 111 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
Where is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport located?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is located in Halifax, Canada. Its coordinates are 44.8808° N, 63.5086° W.
What is the airport code for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport has an IATA code of YHZ and an ICAO code of CYHZ.
How long is the runway at Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport's longest runway is about 3200 m (10500 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Halifax / Stanfield International Airport have?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport a major airport?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →